10 fundraising consultants

Experience: President · Wilner-Nugent Consulting LLC

President of Wilner-Nugent Consulting LLC since 2015 and Campaign Advisor at Capital Campaign Pro since 2023; the profile also lists a Consulting Partnership with The Varga Group (2018–2023). It describes nonprofit consulting in community-centric fundraising, capital campaigns, major gift fundraising, fundraising assessment, board training and strategic planning.

Experience: Capital Campaign and Major Gift Fundraising Consultant to Nonprofits · Deringer Consulting, LLC

Capital Campaign and Major Gift Fundraising Consultant to Nonprofits at Deringer Consulting, LLC since 2012, helping clients reach their financial goals through capital campaigns and major gift fundraising. At World Food Program USA the profile lists Campaign Advisor (2022–2023), Director, Corporate Relations (2008–2011) and Director and Manager, Major Gifts (2006–2008).

Experience: Senior Principal · Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners

Senior Principal at Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners since 2007. The profile describes a hands-on consultant working across fund raising from strategic planning to leading multi-million dollar campaigns, with gifts in the seven-figure range and a largest gift of $20 million to a university. He was Director of Fund Raising and Capital Campaigns at Affinity Connection (2005–2007) and Fund Raising Counsel at NS Associates (2003–2005).

Experience: Principal · JKP Fundraising

Principal of JKP Fundraising since 2011, providing consulting across major gifts, planned giving, capital projects, events, direct mail and grant writing, plus interim support during leadership transitions and development reviews. He was Development Director at the ACLU (2005–2011) and Major & Planned Gifts Manager at Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette (2003–2005).

Experience: Founder and Fundraising Strategy Advisor · Alleyoop Advisory

Founder and Fundraising Strategy Advisor at Alleyoop Advisory since 2020, working with nonprofit and start-up leaders on strategic planning for start-up fundraising, campaign planning and management, major gift program development and board relations. She was Director of Individual Giving at The Shed (NY) (2018–2020) and Director of Development at Saint Ann's School (2012–2017).

Experience: Senior Vice President · Pelofsky Consulting

Senior Vice President at Pelofsky Consulting since 2009, consulting with non-profit organizations on strategic planning, board and volunteer training, grant writing, planned giving, feasibility studies, capital campaigns and development audits. He was Executive Director of Foundation at Truman Medical Center Foundation (2007–2008) and Executive Director of Development at The Salvation Army (2004–2007).

Experience: President & CEO · Mary M Schmidt Fundraising Counsel

President & CEO of Mary M Schmidt Fundraising Counsel since 2002, with Capital Campaign Counsel engagements listed for the Contra Costa County Family Justice Alliance (since 2025) and Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation (since 2024). The profile says her services have generated more than $250 million in philanthropic support for small-to-mid-sized organizations, with specialties in capital campaigns, feasibility studies and board training.

Experience: President · Loshkajian & Associates

President of Loshkajian & Associates since 2001, a fund-raising consulting firm specializing in capital campaigns, campaign feasibility and planning studies, major gift programs and strategic board development. Engagements listed on the profile include Capital Campaign Feasibility & Planning Study for the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County (2022–2025) and Major Gift Consulting for Ecology Action (2021–2025).

Experience: Principal · Shelley Jane Grossberg, Development Counsel

Principal of Shelley Jane Grossberg, Development Counsel, a role the profile lists from 1985; her consulting practice focuses on transformational fundraising and engaging board members. The profile says she has raised over $275 million for a wide range of organizations, and lists Vice President, Philanthropy at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine (2013–2014) and Director, Individual Giving at The New York Public Library (2001–2005).

Experience: Principal · SOS Consulting

Principal of SOS Consulting since 2012 and Senior Consultant at Schultz & Williams (2006–2012). The profile lists major gift fundraising, development assessments and planning, capital campaign feasibility studies and planning, and corporate sponsorship among her services. She was Mellon Financial Vice President for Development at the National Constitution Center (2002–2006).